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How to Bet: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

When the 2016 NFL schedule was announced the football fans all circled this game on their calendar. The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are two of the best teams in the AFC and this could easily represent an early preview of the AFC Championship game. There is only one problem. When the New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game kicks off this weekend the Steelers will be without their best in Ben Roethlisberger.

Big Ben will not play in this game and that means that Landry Jones will be in the lineup and looking to manage this game and steal a win. The loss of Big Ben is huge and it was very noticeable by the odds makers. The NFL oddsmakers opened this game as a Pk Em’ and that line changed dramatically when it was announced that Big Ben would not be playing quarterback.

New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Predictions

The Steelers were gouged by the Dolphins offense so you can imagine the problems that they will have against Brady and the Patriots. A healthy Gronk makes him nearly uncover able and the Patriots will have no problem pulling away from the Steelers and win big. Rob Gronkowksi recorded a reception against six different Cincinnati coverage defenders which means that the Steelers will have to double him if they hope to slow him down. The Steelers will have to hope that they face this team in the playoffs if they have any hope of getting revenge after what will be a very ugly loss. The Patriots are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.